Ransomware attack global hack spreads from NHS to car manufacturers

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The NHS is facing a weekend of chaos as the fallout from yesterday's global cyber attack continues.

NHS England declared a major incident on Friday after the hack hit 40 trusts across the country, part of a global cyber attack that has now affected more than 74 countries.

It's not just the health service that has been affected though, with Renault car factories in France stopping production and FedEx also facing problems.

People in the UK expecting to see doctors and nurses - and in some cases undergo operations - have been turned away as health agencies try to get control of the situation.

Despite the ongoing crisis though, Health Minister Jeremy Hunt has been nowhere to be seen.

Hospitals are diverting emergency operations - and services are severely disrupted after the 'large-scale attack'.

A report in March warned that security chiefs fear that cyber-criminals could target computers, phones, watches, TVs and fitness trackers.

The National Cyber Security Centre and National Crime Agency warned of possible ?ransomware strikes? ? a bug that blocks devices until the user agrees to pay a fee ? are the biggest risk.

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